Dallas Cowboys 2020 roster breakdown: The Wide Receivers

The Dallas Cowboys top three targets at wide receiver are a given, but how does the rest of the receiver’s room shake-up?

The Dallas Cowboys, like most years, will probably go into the season with six wide receivers on the roster heading into Week One. This will allow them to lock in a four or five wide sets, if they choose to do so, and it will give them depth for in-game emergencies.

If you take a look at the current roster, most will agree that the wide receiver position is one of the strongest position groups on the team … and potentially in the entire league. The three-headed monsters of Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup, and rookie CeeDee Lamb will be a nightmare for opposing defensive coordinators.

However, the rest of the wide receiver depth chart gets a bit tricky to navigate. It’s going to be even tougher on players and coaches due to a virtual-only offseason training program and not having any preseason games at all, which players use to help separate themselves from the pack.

Who makes the Dallas Cowboys roster?

Again, I’m visualizing the Cowboys keeping six wide receivers on the roster. And special teams will play a role in that number as well. The Boys already have their top three targets locked in with Cooper, Gallup, and Lamb. Leaving them with potentially three more roster spots available.

The fourth roster spot I believe will be given to wide receiver Devin Smith. The speedster would be a nice addition to the Cowboys four-wide receiver set and would make for quite a dynamic presence alongside Cooper, Gallup, and Lamb.

The fifth roster spot will belong to wide receiver Cedrick Wilson. Yes, he has spent pretty much his entire career on the Injured Reserve list, but I think his versatility in the return game and being able to play both outside and in the slot will benefit him in this year’s weird training camp.

Wilson can become a reliable weapon for Dallas if called upon, but it all comes down to whether or not he can stay on the field. This will be a make or break year for the young wide receiver.

The Cowboys sixth and final roster spot for the wide receiver position is a tough call, but again given the circumstances of how training camp will play out and not having any preseason games I’m going to give the nod to wide receiver Jon’Vea Johnson.

My only real concern with Johnson is he was recently placed on the NFL’s reserve/Covid-19 list. Could this possibly remove his chances of making the roster? Maybe, and if that’s the case I can see wide receiver Noah Brown taking his place.

All the best to Johnson and a quick recovery. I’m excited to see the second-year wide receiver make some plays during camp and earn a roster spot.

Who doesn’t make the roster?

As far as special teamer, wide receiver Ventell Bryant, who had a recent DUI charge, I don’t think he makes the roster this year for the Cowboys. Also, wide receiver Noah Brown will miss the roster as well, unless Johnson misses more time than usual because of Covid-19.

Undrafted players such as; wide receivers Aaron Parker, Stephen Guidry, and Kendrick Rodgers will not make the roster, but not necessarily because of a lack of talent but the lack of not being able to showcase their talent this year. Cowboys Nation let me hear your thoughts on the final cuts for the wide receiver position.